Gilchrist County Health Data
Gilchrist County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Gilchrist County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gilchrist | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 34.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gilchrist | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 26.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gilchrist | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gilchrist | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gilchrist County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gilchrist County Primary Care Ratios Lower Than National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Gilchrist County, Florida.
Gilchrist County has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, which is slightly lower than the Florida state average of 75.8 and lower than the national average of 77 years. About 14.1% of residents are uninsured, a rate nearly identical to the state average of 14.4% but higher than the national rate of 10%. The ratio of mental health providers is 133 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. One in five residents, or 20.0%, report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Gilchrist County, Florida
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Gilchrist County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.